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Cyclone Arnab makes landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, heavy rain hits multiple states
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 03:44 PM
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Cyclone Arnab struck the coast of Andhra Pradesh and the Union Territory of Yanam near Kakinada, prompting widespread heavy rainfall across several Indian states.
Earlier today Cyclone Arnab moved ashore along the coastline of Andhra Pradesh and the Union Territory of Yanam, making landfall close to the city of Kakinada. The system arrived with sustained winds and gusts typical of a cyclonic storm, prompting immediate alerts from the Indian Meteorological Department.
Meteorologists warned that the cyclone would bring intense rainfall not only to the immediate coastal districts but also to interior regions of Andhra Pradesh. Adjacent states, including Telangana, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, reported sudden downpours as the outer bands of Arnab spread outward.
Local authorities in Kakinada and nearby towns have activated disaster response teams, securing vulnerable structures and preparing evacuation shelters. Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying areas, and follow updates from official channels.
The central government has readied relief supplies and is monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing that the priority is to safeguard lives and minimize property damage as the cyclone continues its inland trek.
Meteorologists warned that the cyclone would bring intense rainfall not only to the immediate coastal districts but also to interior regions of Andhra Pradesh. Adjacent states, including Telangana, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, reported sudden downpours as the outer bands of Arnab spread outward.
Local authorities in Kakinada and nearby towns have activated disaster response teams, securing vulnerable structures and preparing evacuation shelters. Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying areas, and follow updates from official channels.
The central government has readied relief supplies and is monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing that the priority is to safeguard lives and minimize property damage as the cyclone continues its inland trek.